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Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4752

2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Roof platform custom build

I needed a roof platform to carry sixth wheel plus a few bits & pieces. It also had to clear the garage with only mm to spare if I am too lazy to remove it. So to get it as low as possible I have straightened the LR cross bars to within about 10mm of flat.

To fasten the platform I used a strip of 316 stainless steel in the cross bars tapped with M6 threads. Then with a few aluminium anodised spacers pop riveted to the underside of the platform, 120 rivets later, & bolted down with 316 stainless bolts. The platform has been completely rebuild to suit the roof rails & cross bars. I can return the cross bars to almost original including putting back the rubber strip.

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Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Last edited by Lightwater on 14th May 2016 8:53 am. Edited 1 time in total

14th May 2016 6:51 am

Cambo

Member Since: 08 Mar 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 408

2008 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

If it does the job, then it does the job.

Since you don't appear to have the sunroof in yours, there is no need for it to be so high (no need to clear the glass when the roof is open) you could probably get it even lower still if you didn't use the standard rails. 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

14th May 2016 7:37 am

ronp

Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
Location: 🌲Galloway🌲
Posts: 1477

Good job

How about a few pics to show how it looks on the FL2 from 'normal' angles. FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

14th May 2016 8:53 am

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4752

Latest expedition, not exactly off road!

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15th May 2016 3:28 am

LR NUT

Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4350

2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White

Doesn't your car really heat up by having green house glass MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

15th May 2016 8:16 am

bxzx16v

Member Since: 11 Jul 2013
Location: Sunny Sheffield
Posts: 627

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Barolo Black

A very professional looking job .

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (For now ?)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S

15th May 2016 9:52 am

Yorky Bob

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 4561

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

[quote="LR NUT"] Doesn't your car really heat up by having green house glass [/quote

Not a fan of the drug dealer glass option myself. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

15th May 2016 8:51 pm

Past master

Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Isle of Ely
Posts: 2710

LR NUT wrote:
Doesn't your car really heat up by having green house glass

Yes but there's this thing called air-conditioning. Apparently the windows open as well! Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

15th May 2016 9:52 pm

LR NUT

Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4350

next time I leave ANY car parked in the sorching sun for 8 hours or so I'll remember the leave the car running with the AIR CONDITIONING left on I'll also open the windows as well MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

15th May 2016 10:12 pm

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4752

bxzx16v wrote:
A very professional looking job .

Mark

Thank you.

Arms were very tired after all the rivets. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

15th May 2016 10:37 pm

Yorky Bob

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 4561

Thall never be a yorkshireman, windows, windows are for puffs. When I was a lad ............................ FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

15th May 2016 10:37 pm

Past master

Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Isle of Ely
Posts: 2710

LR NUT wrote:
next time I leave ANY car parked in the sorching sun for 8 hours or so I'll remember the leave the car running with the AIR CONDITIONING left on I'll also open the windows as well

I've driven in Australia - it takes a few seconds for the aircon to cool the car down. You are raising a non-existent problem. Anyway, having the platform on top of the car will deflect the worst of the sun and allow a cooling breeze above the roof - a new take on the Land Rover "safari roof" of fond memory. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

15th May 2016 10:55 pm

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4752

As far as the car heating up. If you can't stop the sun hitting the glass anything on the inside of the glass is of not much help. At home I have blinds which reflect much more than you are allowed on a car & they are reflective and can still see through them. If I need to keep the heat out I close layers of curtains which does a reasonably good job. I have a few windscreen sun shades which work quite well.

To keep the car cool I park under a tree if possible, leave windows open a bit & when I get back to the car I open the windows if it is hot or in extreme situations open all 5 doors for a minute & run the AC. The AC I run all year round. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Last edited by Lightwater on 15th May 2016 11:07 pm. Edited 2 times in total

15th May 2016 11:00 pm

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4752

The smart 50% of Australians have white cars! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

15th May 2016 11:04 pm

LR NUT

Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4350

I've not even used my AC this year. In my case heated wheel is used all year round practically, that's not a joke! I opted for Fuji White to play hide and seek in the winter MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

15th May 2016 11:09 pm

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